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Step 6Camera Settings
Im assuming that you have the rig set up and ready to go. However there are a few VERY important things you need to prepare before you do. Im also going to assume you know how to change most of the settings on your camera.
Checklist
-The rig works properly and is taking photos every 10,5 or 2 seconds.
-You have the rig on a solid base to stop it from shaking.
-It helps to totally clear the memory card before you start.
-Set the photo size to the lowest it will go. On my camera, this is 1 megapixel, or 1024x768 pixels. This gives you the most frames for your memory, and makes it much easier to make a video from the frames later on.
-Have good batteries in the camera. Any old alkalines are fine for the motor, but if you can, put Ni-mh rechargeables in the camera. These last for at least 5 hours of continual use in my camera.
-Disable flash on the camera. Especially if you are filming a sunset or dull place.
Well, thats it. Put the camera in, turn on the motor and tape down the button. Watch the rig for a while and check its taking each frame properly - you might have to adjust the focus settings if its not. Then you can just go away and leave the rig until the batteries run out, or the camera memory becomes full.
Checklist
-The rig works properly and is taking photos every 10,5 or 2 seconds.
-You have the rig on a solid base to stop it from shaking.
-It helps to totally clear the memory card before you start.
-Set the photo size to the lowest it will go. On my camera, this is 1 megapixel, or 1024x768 pixels. This gives you the most frames for your memory, and makes it much easier to make a video from the frames later on.
-Have good batteries in the camera. Any old alkalines are fine for the motor, but if you can, put Ni-mh rechargeables in the camera. These last for at least 5 hours of continual use in my camera.
-Disable flash on the camera. Especially if you are filming a sunset or dull place.
Well, thats it. Put the camera in, turn on the motor and tape down the button. Watch the rig for a while and check its taking each frame properly - you might have to adjust the focus settings if its not. Then you can just go away and leave the rig until the batteries run out, or the camera memory becomes full.
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